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Goat Found Gutted, Burned In Apparent Ritualistic Sacrifice

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DETROIT (WWJ) – A gutted and burned goat was found near the Russell Industrial Center on Detroit’s east side in what some believe was a satanic sacrifice.

The dead goat was discovered Monday by three employees at the industrial center, on Clay Street near I-75.

According to reports, the goat appears to have been gutted and set on fire. The charred remains were found in a lot between the complex and a vacant restaurant. An empty container of lighter fluid was left behind at the scene.

White chalk circles were drawn around the goat, which had a rope around its neck, leading the workers to believe some type of satanic ritual might have taken place. The goat appears to have been young, perhaps a baby.

The workers say they called 911 and Detroit Animal Control, but both reportedly refused to investigate the situation.

Police eventually checked out the scene late Monday after being contacted by a news crew, according to reports. However, the carcass remained on the scene as of Tuesday morning, covered in a blue sheet, under a broken shopping cart.

The Michigan Human Society’s animal cruelty unit also checked out the scene and said they would assist Detroit Animal Control, which appears to be handling the investigation.